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American cheese vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between American cheese and potato pancake

  • American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin A, and zinc; however, potato pancake is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
  • American cheese covers your daily calcium needs 101% more than potato pancake.
  • Potato pancake contains 8 times less vitamin A than American cheese. American cheese contains 945IU of vitamin A, while potato pancake contains 113IU.
  • Potato pancake has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Potato pancakes.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3165.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +255.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +371.2%
Contains more IronIron +165.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +291.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +534.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +681.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +953.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +729.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +412.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +105%
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.2%
Contains more FatsFats +115.4%
Contains more OtherOther +89.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +651.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +484.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
92% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 20.88 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.56 g
Lactose: 0.03 g
Maltose: 0.03 g
Galactose: 0.03 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +7066.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +266.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
American cheese Potato pancake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Potato pancake DV% diff.
Calcium 1045mg 32mg 101%
Phosphorus 641mg 128mg 73%
Saturated fat 18.057g 2.496g 71%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.29µg 50%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 7.516g 42%
Sodium 1671mg 764mg 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 27.6mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.448mg 30%
Fats 31.79g 14.76g 26%
Protein 18.13g 6.08g 24%
Vitamin A 250µg 32µg 24%
Selenium 20.2µg 8.9µg 21%
Zinc 2.49mg 0.7mg 16%
Copper 0.046mg 0.18mg 15%
Potassium 132mg 622mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Iron 0.63mg 1.67mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.158mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 3.73g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.672mg 10%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.26mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Folate 8µg 41µg 8%
Carbs 3.7g 27.81g 8%
Choline 36.2mg 74.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.757mg 7%
Calories 371kcal 268kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.173mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.23mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 36mg 2%
Vitamin D 23IU 11IU 2%
Cholesterol 100mg 95mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.56g 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 24.51g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 1.79g N/A
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
American cheese
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake contains less Sodium (difference - 907mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.